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Former Sitapur MP’s Son Anand Verma Joins Congress

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Anand Verma, son of former Sitapur MP and MLA Babu Hargovind Verma, joined the Indian National Congress at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi on Friday, citing his support for the party’s policies and its campaign for social justice. Anand Verma, who has previously served as a block pramukh and has remained active in social work, belongs to the Kurmi community. His brother Anil Verma is the sitting MLA from Laharpur. His entry into the Congress marks a significant political development involving a prominent…

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UP to Conduct 157-Hour Continuous Cleanliness Drive from September 25 to October 2: A.K. Sharma

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar held a virtual meeting with Urban Development Ministers of all states on Thursday to review preparations for the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which will be organised from September 17 to October 17. Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma participated in the meeting and said the state would organise the scheduled programmes under the campaign along with several special initiatives of its own. Sharma announced that Uttar Pradesh will conduct a 157-hour continuous cleanliness campaign from September 25…

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Uttar Pradesh Emerging as New Hub for Renewable Energy Investment and Innovation: A.K. Sharma

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major centre for investment and innovation in the renewable energy sector, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma said on Thursday, stressing the state’s vast potential in solar power, green energy, bioenergy and green hydrogen. Sharma inaugurated the Lucknow edition of the ‘Invest, Innovate, Inspire’ roadshow of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo-2026 at Taj Hotel, Lucknow. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is providing new direction to the world in clean energy, while Uttar Pradesh, under Chief…

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CM Yogi Pays Tribute to Govind Ballabh Pant and Girda, Vows to Preserve Uttarakhand’s Cultural Heritage

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant on his birth anniversary at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow, honouring the former leader’s contribution to public service, nation-building and democratic values. The Chief Minister offered flowers at Pant’s statue and remembered the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. A large number of members of the Uttarakhand community attended the programme, along with Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal and other dignitaries. Later, a joint birth anniversary celebration of Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant and noted poet and cultural activist…

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₹50,100 Allegedly Stolen from Postal Agent’s Bag Inside Post Office

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A cash theft of ₹50,100 has been reported inside a post office in Itiyathok town, with postal agent Sant Pyare Tiwari alleging that an unidentified person stole the money from his bag. Tiwari, a resident of Ayah village under Itiyathok police station, had reportedly reached the post office at around 10 am on Thursday to deposit the cash in connection with a new account and transactions under the Kisan Vikas Patra and savings account schemes. According to his complaint, Tiwari submitted the required documents and forms at the counter…

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UP to Host UP Tex-2026 in Lucknow to Position State as Major Textile and Apparel Hub

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to showcase the state’s growing potential in the textile and apparel sector through UP Tex-2026, a two-day industry event scheduled to be held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on September 8 and 9. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the event and interact with leading entrepreneurs from the textile and apparel industry during a high-level roundtable discussion focused on investment, industrial expansion and employment generation. The government aims to position Uttar Pradesh as a major national and global hub for textile manufacturing…

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Lucknow Tops Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, Overtakes Indore; 16 UP Cities Make the Cut

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has scripted a major success in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, with the state capital Lucknow securing the top position nationally in the clean air category and, for the first time, surpassing Indore. The achievement marks a significant step in Uttar Pradesh’s efforts to improve air quality, strengthen urban cleanliness, expand green spaces and enhance waste management and public infrastructure. The state has secured places for 16 cities across different population categories in the survey. The progress comes under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and…

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Professor, Mayor, Deputy CM, MP, Now LG: The Many Chapters of Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP and former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dr Dinesh Sharma has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Droupadi Murmu. The appointment notification was issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan late on Saturday, marking another significant step in Sharma’s long political journey. The 62-year-old politician has held several important positions in politics and public life, moving from academia and municipal administration in Lucknow to the Uttar Pradesh government, Parliament and now the constitutional office of Lieutenant Governor. According…

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Five Stories, Five Shades: OTT Promises a Power-Packed Week of Entertainment

Arijit Bose

From ‘Missing Mahila’ to ‘Bandar’, compelling stories are set to dominate OTT this week From mystery and romance to family drama and crime, OTT platforms bring a fresh dose of entertainment Mumbai (Anil Bedag): The world of OTT is offering viewers an exciting variety of stories this week. Mystery, relationship complexities, family emotions, friendship and crime—these five releases span different genres and have the potential to keep audiences hooked. ‘Missing Mahila’ features Mitra Gadhvi and Esha Kansara, adding intrigue to the storyline. As questions surrounding marriage, trust and identity begin…

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Smart Education and Innovation Drive a New Era of Academics in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In classrooms across Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh, education is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. The familiar blackboard is increasingly sharing space with interactive digital panels, textbooks are being supplemented by multimedia resources, and conventional rote learning is gradually giving way to experimentation, problem-solving and hands-on learning. This transition is being driven by a combination of digital infrastructure, teacher training, innovative teaching practices and specialised skill-development programmes. Smart classrooms, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratories, artificial intelligence and robotics labs, coding programmes and innovation platforms are creating an academic…

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